QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:18): This budget will help about 75,000 Australians achieve the dream of homeownership, and what that means is that more young people— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Minister Wong, I'm sorry. I'm not quite sure why I bothered to try and call order because the minute the minister stood, Senator Colbeck, you interjected, as did you, Senator McKenzie.

Seriously, I don't think I should have to start naming people in major parties. You should know what is expected at question time—that is, that you don't interject, especially the minute after I've called order. Senator WONG: This budget will help 75,000 Australians achieve the dream of homeownership and, of course, housing is so important to that ladder of aspiration and to ensure that people can build wealth.

It is a commitment by this government to ensure that more Australians are able to fulfil the aspiration of the most Australian of dreams, which is a dream to own your own home. Again, I'll say negative gearing and capital gains tax would continue to be available for new homes. I would say to you—was it Pauline?—listen to Mr Wilson.

He said: … the tax system is screwing over young Australians. Instead, it favours well-off, established interests against those trying to get ahead. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Paterson, second supplementary?